Supervisor - Sterile Processing

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the daily activities of the central sterile staff. Oversees decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using hospital policies and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Oversees and completes preparation of all case carts as required by following national inventory standards. May include restocking, pulling, managing inventory and verifying accuracy of individual case items. Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels. Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff. Conducts performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assures departmental performance follows policies and procedures and guidelines/standards from pertinent regulatory agencies. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• Two years of Sterile Processing and Distribution experience
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Responsibilities

• Oversees decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using hospital policies and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
• Oversees and completes preparation of all case carts as required by following national inventory standards.
• May include restocking, pulling, managing inventory and verifying accuracy of individual case items.
• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels.
• Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Assures departmental performance follows policies and procedures and guidelines/standards from pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED